Chef John's Chicken Under A Brick

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

50m

This unconventional method of cooking chicken results in crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat. Chef John's Chicken Under A Brick is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence, then cooked under the weight of two heavy clay bricks to ensure even cooking and mouthwatering results.

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, wings removed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch herbes de Provence, or to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

2 heavy clay bricks, wrapped tightly in aluminum foil

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

406kcal

20%
Fat

27g

1%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

0g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

38g

1%
Cholesterol

143mg

7%
Sodium

142mg

7%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chef John's Chicken Under A Brick

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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